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Canada Dry Ginger Ale and 7UP Punch Recipes
I don’t drink alcohol, but that doesn’t mean I want to celebrate the holidays without a fun drink.
So I decided to use Canada Dry Ginger Ale® and 7UP® to create 2 super easy, very tasty, in fact, totally delicious, fun drinks.
With a bonus that they are both kid friendly and adult approved. Oh, and did I mention budget friendly? Basically they are perfect for a holiday party!
Two easy to make punches that will leave impress your friends and family! Making these brings out a refreshing new taste!
If you love specialty drinks like we do in our family you will love this Orange Cream Soda, Frozen (Non-alcoholic) Mango Margaritas, Mango Black Tea Lemonade or Virgin Michelada.
When I was growing up my mom used to make us 7UP® floats with sherbet in them! I loved them, and have carried on the tradition on special occasions with my kids.
We all love them, and so I thought the same idea could be applied to a holiday party punch bowl for a light, refreshing, and easy to make beverage.
Instead of making individual floats, I could make a punch!
So I picked up 7UP®, raspberry sherbet, and some fresh limes and lemons, and whipped up this little beauty.
Trust me, every kid at your party will love this Canada Dry Ginger Ale® and 7UP® Punch Recipes that is slushy, refreshing, drink!
Make these drinks with a complete meal
These are simple and irresistible drinks that we love to have on special occasions. Even if that is a good grade in school or a goal at the latest soccer game.
We are a celebrating type of family and love how quick and easy these two drinks come together. And even better that they taste delicious!
Chicken is a favorite in our house especially preferred for by my kiddos. I would love to have these punches with this Creamy Lemon Chicken and Asparagus. It is light and flavorful and pairs well with these punches.
My kids choice of meal with these punches are Chicken Nugget Sheet Pan Dinner or Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce. Both totally kid friendly and classic meals!
What do you need to make 7UP Punch?
- 7UP® or Diet 7UP®
- Raspberry Sherbet: other fruity sherbets work great too!
- Lime juice: best if it is fresh squeezed lime instead of lime juice
- Lemon juice: best if it is fresh squeezed lemon instead of lemon juice
How to make 7UP Punch
It is ridiculously easy to make. I like to split the recipe when making it in a food processor or blender.
- Blend: Put half the tub of sherbet in with ¼ the bottle of 7UP®, and a tablespoon each of lemon and lime juice.
- Mix: Next dump in your punch bowl, and do the same with the other half. Then pour the remaining half a bottle of 7UP® over the top, give it a good stir.
- Serve: Right away or place in the freezer/refrigerator until ready.
What do you need to make Ginger Lemonade?
Wouldn’t this Ginger Lemonade make the perfect kid-friendly party drink or New Year’s Eve beverage?
Not only is it totally fun and delicious, but also less expensive then buying bottles of sparkling cider for the kids!
- Canada Dry Ginger Ale
- Lemonade of choice
How to make Ginger Lemonade:
- Punch Bowl: mix together and garnish with lemon! Serve over ice
- Pitcher: mix the two together, put in a pitcher , and garnish with lemon slices and serve chilled or over ice!
Now I have shared 2 of my Canada Dry Ginger Ale® and 7UP® Punch Recipes favorite kid-friendly holiday beverages, I would love to hear what your favorites are. Share in the comments or on Facebook.
If you love fun drinks, check out some of these:
- Cranberry Apple Raspberry Brunch Punch
- Blackberry Lime Punch
- Blood Orange Punch
- Sweet and Sour Mocktail
- Pineapple Cooler
- Raspberry Refresher
- Citrus Sangria (Kid-Friendly)
- Blackberry Mint Spritzer
- Watermelon Slush
Canada Dry Ginger Ale® and 7UP® Punch Recipes
Ingredients
Raspberry 7 Up Punch
- 2 L 7UP® or Diet 7UP®
- 1/2 gallon Raspberry Sherbet
- 2 Tbs lime juice
- 2 Tbs lemon juice
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade
- 2 L Canada Dry Ginger Ale®
- 2 L Lemonade of choice
Instructions
Raspberry 7 Up Punch
- In a blender or food processor mix together the sherbet and half the bottle of 7UP®, with the lemon and lime juice
- Stir in remaining 7UP®, and serve cold!
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade
- Mix together and garnish with lemon! Serve over ice
- Mix the two together, put in a pitcher , and garnish with lemon slices and serve chilled or over ice!
Notes
*Fresh squeezed lime and lemon juice is best, but bottled works too
*I always split this into 2 batches so my food processor can handle the capacity without 7UP® spraying all over the place, but you can mix it by hand, or in a large capacity blender as well.
Nutrition
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Colleen says
I love the sugar rimmed glasses for serving. What a nice touch. We love to do a holiday drink of grape juice and 7UP. You can use either regular grape juice or white grape juice. I use the grape juice that I put up in jars in the fall. It is always a hit with the kids. These ideas are great and so festive. They look delicious and we are going to use them for Christmas and New Years. Thanks!!!
Rachael says
Oh I love grape juice and 7UP. I had forgotten about that combo. Thanks!
marilyn d. says
our family does that one by freezing the grape juice in ice cube trays, and pouring the 7-up of them. if you’re calorie/sugar conscious, it’s good with carbonated water, instead, as well.
Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek says
My kids would love this. Maybe it will get them off of the Martinelli’s sparkling cider that the are drinking way too much of.
Such a pretty drink too.
Rachael says
Thank you Karen! We loved both of them!
Renee's Kitchen Adventures says
This looks super refreshing. Wish I was sipping one right now! I used to make punch all the time when my kids were little. They loved it. We’ve graduated to sangrias now! haha
Rachael says
Haha, thanks! Your way sounds fun too 😉
Lori Pace says
I absolutely love these beautiful drinks! Thank you so very much! #client
jan says
MY FAVORITE IS THE OLD STANDBY PUNCH, 1 CARTON ORANGE SHERBET AND 2L GINGER ALE, MIX TOGETHER AND ENJOY!
Tammi Morales says
One of my favorites..copied from taco bell…
Minute Maid frozen limeade (1-2 spoons)
put in a glass then add 7up or sprite
Refreshing!
Rachael says
Sounds yummy!
Amy says
Just Wondering would you get the same results if you don’t use food processor, just mix by hand?
Rachael says
It would not be as well mixed, so not as pretty, but the flavor should not change. You can also use a blender.
Grumpysgirl says
I’m 73 and we used that punch for baby and bridal showers as long as I can remember – just spoon the sherbet into the punchbowl and pour the 7UP over it. It will soften pretty quickly
Rachael says
For sure! We have had it at every family party I can remember my entire life. I like to food process it because it stays pretty longer, but when I am in a hurry that method works great! Happy Holidays.
Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says
my mother always made the sherbet-floating-in-soda punch and it was never long before it started looking nasty even though I knew it tasted great. So I love your idea to just blend it up!
Food Done Light (@FoodDoneLight) says
I can always use a good punch recipe. This color is just gorgeous too.
Mary Ellen says
Looks delicious and refreshing.
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
I love fizzy, fruity punches! 🙂 Looks delicious!
Sarah @ the magical slow cooker says
Such a pretty punch! Would be perfect for any party!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
I am such a punch addict! This one looks fab!
Amanda Kish Stockman says
Any idea how much both of these will serve? I ask because these would be perfect for a bridal shower I am planning.
Thank you!
Rachael says
You will get about about a gallon of each type of drink if you use the entire bottle of 7 up and Ginger Ale! So if making both should be enough for a party!
Ana Isela says
This looks super tasty for a summer day or first day of spring type of drink! I am not a huge fan of ginger ale but I’m willing to give this one a try!
Rachael says
Thank you, I hope you like it!